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The Prime Minister met with the First Minister of Wales, Rhun Ap Iorwerth, in Glasgow following a meeting of the National Economic Council today (Friday 30 October).

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The Prime Minister welcomed the positive discussions at the NEC, where the First Minister of Wales agreed to start a process to explore how each government could contribute to regional empowerment, reindustrialisation and achieving good growth in every postcode.

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This would be a policy sprint led by No10 North, involving officials from each government, to take this agenda forward.

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The Prime Minister said he looked forward to Cardiff hosting the next meeting of the National Economic Council in spring 2027.

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